This morning we were getting ready to go and Ellie found my umbrella.
Ellie: "Who give this to you, Mama?"
Ellie seems to think that everything we have was given to us by someone. She's all about gift giving lately with some of her friend's recent birthday parties. I explained to her that Mama bought it herself so she wouldn't get wet outside, but she wasn't buying that.
Ellie: "What friend give this to you Mama?"
Mama: "Daddy gave it to me."
Ellie: "Oh! What a nice boy!"
And of course, a picture to complete...Ellie doing her most favorite thing lately - playing games on Daddy's phone.
Emmit got lots of one-on-one time last week. Ellie was gone to Grandma & Grandpa Pomeroy's for a fun-filled week, so Emmit got a taste of life as an only child =) I traveled to Phoenix for work on Sunday, so Emmit got lots of lovin' from Daddy to start out the week. On Wednesday then, I came back and Colin headed to the UP with Ellie, so it was Emmit and Mama time at home. Just having Emmit at home for a change was so fun (and easy!) - he's such a good boy! =)
Before I left...Mama, take me with you!
Lawn mowing fun with Daddy - Emmit really likes the lawn mower now!
A picture that Colin sent me while I was in Phoenix
Another one from the week...I believe his hair is styled with yogurt (along with the front of his shirt!)
Getting into mischief while Mama makes dinner
Enjoying some eggs and toast
Peek-a-boo!
This coming week is going to be one of transition for Emmit. After 8 months, we're going to give our daycare center a go again. We have loved Emmit's nanny-care these last several months - Emmit grew very attached to Amanda, but we also knew that it was only temporary. We are very thankful that it worked so well for everyone, especially for Emmit! So, tomorrow will be his first day at daycare again. I think he's ready - it'll be good for him to be around other kids - especially boys! His life has pretty much been ruled by 2 year old girls thus far (Ellie and 2 more girls at the nanny's house)! Going to one nap a day is probably going to be a hard transition, so we'll have some bad night's sleep ahead, but hopefully we can make the adjustment easily. Selfishly, I'm kind of excited for my morning to be a little less hectic...just one drop-off now =)
Ok first things first - Emmit had his 1 year check-up last week, and no surprise he is a healthy little chunker! 32" tall/long - 95th percentile, 25 lbs - 60th percentile (which surprised me a bit because he is SO heavy!), and 49.5 cm head (off the chart!) - our perfect little big-brained boy! =)
Labor Day weekend we headed to Minnesota for a long weekend with family. We left Friday morning, and the kids traveled great. I took these shots on our way - ahh peace =) We really are lucky though, Ellie's always been a SUPER traveler, and Emmit's not too bad either. We stopped once during the 5 hour trip (both there and on the way back too!)
Our intent in first getting there was to take the kids to my cousin Krystie's wedding which was later on Friday afternoon. But, as we drove, we decided it would be much more enjoyable with just the 2 of us, so the kiddos went to Uncle Wellyn & Auntie Sue's for some fun instead =) Trust me, it was the right move - the wedding was outdoors and it was freezing! I was definitely still in summer mode, but the Minnesota weather that weekend shocked some reality into us. Ellie had to borrow Aiden's socks and jacket the entire weekend because I didn't even bring her any!
Krystie, the beautiful bride - congrats to her and Ryan!
Grandma and all her kids...Uncle Bob (father of the bride), Aunt Bev, Aunt Gretchen, My Mom, and Aunt Debbie
The rest of the weekend was just spent playing outside - at the park and with all the boys' fun toys. Colin and Wellyn went to the Twins game on Sunday, and then on Monday morning we packed up and headed home. Thanks Minnesota Pomeroys for another fun-filled visit! =)
Emmit got some fun new toys for his birthday
Ellie liked her new Dora toys too
Emmit was also really enjoying this little table and chair set
And what was he using it for...to stand on...
And reach the phone! Emmit is obsessed with telephones and remote controls right now!
And the biggest hit of the weekend - the John Deere trucks. It took Ellie a little while to get the hang of the gas pedal, but once she did, it was SO funny. She was cruising all around the cul-de-sac - driving really is not her strongest skill right now - watch out!
Look out!
The battery didn't work in Emmit's vehicle, but he was very content just sitting there honking the horn =)
Some random photos and videos from our month of August...
We had some serious rainfall here this summer. For a while, Ellie was enjoying the nightly walks down to the waterfall - aka - the neighborhood storm water run-off. We took this shot during one of the storms. We were fortunate to not have hail damage, though we were a tad bit worried. Ellie thought it was snowing outside, the hail was coming down so thick!
Riding bikes together on the patio. Since Emmit has been on-the-go, it's pretty funny how these 2 interact now. We learning lessons in sharing, taking turns, and not hitting or pushing...I think they love each other for the most part though =)
We also had some serious heat here this summer. We had several weeks of 90-100 degree weather. Combined with HIGH humidity and a lot of mosquitos, the fall coolness couldn't come soon enough! We did get a lot of use out of the slip 'n slide this summer though. One particularly hot day, Colin and Steph decided to put 2 slip 'n slides together (not sure where we got a 2nd one?) - the kids LOVED it!
We were very lucky to have Stephi stay with us for a while this past year. Ellie and Emmit love her a lot, and I think our guest bedroom will forever be 'Stephi's room' to Ellie =) We are very happy for her (and Mike too!) though, and knew she wouldn't be living with us forever. Colin and I got a little spoiled with another adult in the house - now we're back to 2-on-2 =) One of her last nights here, Steph and Ellie watched the Little Mermaid in her bed and ate popcorn. Ellie thought it was SO fun! =)
Playing in his birthday balloons
Emmit loves the rocking horse now too
Mama, no pictures!
Our town has an annual end of summer parade. The kids had a ton of fun with our neighborborhood friends and Grandma and Grandpa too. Ellie wanted to wear the dumb political stickers on her shirt for days after!
